woo-hoo

American  

[woo-hoo] / ˈwuˈhu /

Or woo hoo or whoo-hoo

interjection

Informal.

1. (used to express excitement, delight, etc.).

   Woo-hoo! It's Friday!

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Etymology

Origin of woo-hoo

First recorded in 1650–60, for an earlier sense

Example Sentences

“Hey! Woo-hoo!” came a shout from the passenger seat.

From Literature

"It's like attending your own funeral and even the mourners are like 'woo-hoo!' I can't imagine anything that would be more uncomfortable, standing there while the crowd applauds your opponent."

From Salon

Blur There’s a definite KROQ-in-the-’90s vibe happening at Coachella this year and one of the best ways to time travel via alt rock is yelling “Woo-hoo!” with Damon Albarn and Blur as they play “Song 2.”

From Los Angeles Times

I did a reality show, woo-hoo.

From Salon

Charles Martinet, who as the official voice of the Nintendo character Mario became instantly recognizable to a generation of gamers with phrases like “It’s a-me, Mario” and the unmistakable “woo-hoo,” is stepping down from the role, the company said.

From New York Times